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Health Care Careers

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Radiology Technician Uses ultrasound machines, magnetic resonance imagers, and other high-tech equipment to help diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. Hardskill: Being able to use high-tech equipment and being able to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
Dental hygienist Focuses primarily on prevention of oral diseases, treatment of conditions of the periodontium, and oral health education. Hardskill: Hand-eye coordination and Equipment knowledge
Ophthalmologist Deals with the anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye. Hardskills:good administrative skills, and precise hand-eye coordination
Allergist/Immunologist Treats conditions like sinusitis, asthma, and food intolerances. hardskills: identifying and understanding allergy symptoms
Neurosurgeon Operates on the brain and the spine, and handles cases of brain aneurysms and management of pain and movement disorders, among others. Hardskill: good hand eye coordination and knowledge of human anatomy
Pharmacist Licensed to dispense drugs. Instructs people how to use medicine correctly. Deals with how and why drugs act the way they do and the implications of various drug treatments. Hardskill: Computer and analytical skills
Hospice physician Alleviates pain and suffering at the end of life. Coordinates team of social workers, nurses, and volunteers. Hardskills: managing symptoms and administrating medications
Dermatologist Specializes in treating the largest and most visible of the body’s organs. Examinations can focus on hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Hardskill: Diagnose skills and application of procedures
Nurse practitioner Performs physical exams, diagnoses and treats minor and chronic health conditions, and writes prescriptions. Hardskills:Clinical documentation Skills
Registered Nurse Supervises and plans the care of patients. Makes sure physicians’ orders are followed. May give injections and administer fluids Hardskills: Computer skills and providing Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Internist Manages overall patient health care and decides when to make referrals. Deals with simple conditions like heartburn to complex responsibilities like diagnosing cancer. Hardskills: Evaluation Skills
Genetic counselors Provides information and support to families who have members with birth defects or to individuals who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Hardskills:Genetic Documentation Skills and analytical skills
Phlebotomist Draws blood from patients for testing purposes. Usually works under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers. Hardskills:Data Entry Skills Blood Drawing Skills
Cardiologist Deals with diseases like hypertension and coronary artery disease. Main role is to diagnose (using EKGs, stress echoes, catheterizations) and treat conditions medically. Hardskills: Knowledge Human Biology Diagnostic Skills
Registered dietitian Integrates principles from biochemistry, physiology, and behavior to maintain patient health and assess risk related to diet and exercise. Hardskills:Mathematics Skills Analytical thinking Communication Skills
Forensic pathologist Performs autopsies and plays Sherlock Holmes every day. Often called upon to testify in criminal investigations. Hardskills:Problem-solving Analytical skills
Emergency room doctor Deals with urgent situations of patients See's people with painful swelling in the abdomen, to lacerations on the arm, to high fever with excessive vomiting, to difficulty breathing. Hardskills: Data Analytics skills and Quick
Public Health Specialist Evaluates aspects of health-care delivery, promotes health and the prevention of disease, or focuses on health problems in developing countries. Hardskills: Data Analytics
Child psychiatrist Helps children and teenagers with psychiatric issues and conditions. Hardskills: patient care and understanding the brains of children
Physical Therapist Focuses on restoring body movement. Cares for patients with chronic pain, with work- or sports-related injuries, with arthritis, or who are recovering from stroke. Hardskills: Providing Therapeutic services and creating treatment plans
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